adj, sor*er  sor*est  :  causing, characterized by, or affected with pain  :  PAINFUL < muscles>  <a wound>  sore*ly adv sore*ness n 
, n :  a localized sore spot on the body : esp  :  one (as an ulcer) with the tissues ruptured or abraded and usu. with infection .
 
   
 
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